Thinning MM enamels for airbrushing

i use MM paint MM thinner and a testors AB  

ive found with MM enamels some paints require more thinning than others so useing the thinness of milk as the starting point you can always add a little more thinner to the mix  also i have a q-tip ready to dip in thinner to wipe the tip to clean it up if any spray problems develop just remeber if your brush uses nozzels that you have to pull back the needle first or you will bend it with the q-tip  i learned this the costly way

 also if you are using a Aztec 470 or a model near it the the nossels have to be really clean they may look clean then you start spraying and clumps of old paint are loosened mostly this paint is inside the nossle assmbly with the needle and spring assembly so you reallly have to take it apart to ensure it is clean i soak the nossels in paint thinner after each session then disassemble and wipe everything down to ensure i spray good  but this is the reason im going to a better ab as there is no differance in cleaning time

DCV wrote:

Just trying to be clear on what tools and supplies and instructions I`m using so anyone who has been kind enough to answer has the background on what has gotten me to this point.

DCV,

Hey, I know that, and no offense intended.  Next time I'll just have to plant my tongue a little more firmly in my cheek so it's obvious that I'm joking.

TomB

DCV wrote:

I`m using Testors Model Master enamels.... Testors airbrush thinner...... Testors airbrush kit.....  Testors kit instructions (1 part thinner to 3 parts paint).....when using the thinning ratio Testors recommends the paint isn`t as thin as it really needs to be...... endless experimenting with $3.50 a bottle paint.....

DCV,

There seems to be a theme--- alluding to some sort of Machavellian model industry marketing ploy (say that 3 times fast)--- running through your narrative..... or am I just being too suspicious?

TomB 

TwelveAlpha wrote:

I cut it at least 50/50 with lacquer thinner. Flows nice, still covers nice, the thinner flashes off moments after it hits the surface so there really isnt any issue with runs. My 2 cents. Oh, and a gallon of lacquer thinner for $10, that'll last a good long while.

I also use the lacquer thinner as well for my MM paints with the ratio of 50/50.  I haven't had any problems yet. 

I cut it at least 50/50 with lacquer thinner. Flows nice, still covers nice, the thinner flashes off moments after it hits the surface so there really isnt any issue with runs.

My 2 cents. Oh, and a gallon of lacquer thinner for $10, that'll last a good long while.